Rapid Reaction Fund
Abstract
The Quick Reaction Special Projects Program (QRSP) (Program Element 0603826D8Z) supports five separate projects that provide rapid funding to expedite the development and transition of new technologies or initiatives that support the warfighter. The Rapid Reaction Fund (RRF) (Project P828) is fully executed through the Rapid Reaction Technology Office (RRTO). The RRTO was stood up to provide rapid response to enhance operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other theaters in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO); and, to accelerate the transition of high-potential science and technology projects into operationally useful products in the execution years. RRTO leverages the Department of Defense (DoD) science and technology base and those of the other Federal Departments; stimulates interagency coordination and cooperation; accelerates the fielding of capabilities and concepts to counter emerging threats; and, provides feedback to the Science & Technology (S&T) community to guide long term developmental strategies. RRTO anticipates adversaries' exploitation of technology, including available and advanced commercial capabilities. In prior years, RRTO has explored methods and approaches of persistent surveillance stimulation for counterinsurgency; developed alternate power sources for sensors and systems; expanded human, social and cultural knowledge; increased small unit situational awareness; advanced the interface between law enforcement and military operations; developed biometrics and forensics capabilities; supported denied area operations; strategic multi-layer assessment; and, established an innovation outreach cell that is facilitating better interactions with small companies with emerging technologies that do not normally do business with the DoD. In FY 2012 and FY 2013, RRTO will continue to explore new and emerging capabilities to support irregular warfare operations while working to support Under Secretary of Defense (Advanced Technology & Logistics) (USD (AT&L)) and the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering) (ASD(R&E)) goals. With project selection occurring during the execution year, potential focus areas for FY 2012 and FY 2013 Rapid Reaction Technology Office projects include: Forward Operating Base (FOB) protection; persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) architecture; ISR sensors; interface of law enforcement and military operations; biometrics and forensics; autonomous operations; data processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED); cyber security; exploitation of new and emerging cell phone technologies; support to border patrol initiatives; counter proliferation initiatives; capabilities to exploit denied areas; strategic communications and multi-layer assessments; and nontraditional approaches to leverage innovative businesses. The typical length of a RRTO project falls within a six to twelve month range in order to more effectively aid the Warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- P828_0603826D8Z_3_0400_PB_2013
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